Curiouser: meaning, definitions and examples
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curiouser
[ ˈkjʊəriəsər ]
increasing interest
The term 'curiouser' is a comparative form of the adjective 'curious'. It is often used to describe a state of increasing curiosity or entanglement in an unusual situation. This word gained popularity through its use in literature, particularly in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', where it highlights a sense of wonder and perplexity at the world around. 'Curious' conveys a sense of inquisitiveness, while 'curiouser' emphasizes the escalation of that feeling.
Synonyms
eager to know, inquisitive, more curious.
Examples of usage
- Curiouser and curiouser, said Alice as she ventured further.
- The situation became curiouser as more details emerged.
- His curiouser inquiries led him down a rabbit hole.
Translations
Translations of the word "curiouser" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais curioso
🇮🇳 और अधिक जिज्ञासु
🇩🇪 neugieriger
🇮🇩 lebih penasaran
🇺🇦 цікавіший
🇵🇱 ciekawszy
🇯🇵 より好奇心旺盛な
🇫🇷 plus curieux
🇪🇸 más curioso
🇹🇷 daha meraklı
🇰🇷 더 호기심 많은
🇸🇦 أكثر فضولاً
🇨🇿 více zvědavý
🇸🇰 viac zvedavý
🇨🇳 更好奇的
🇸🇮 bolj radoveden
🇮🇸 frekar forvitinn
🇰🇿 одан да қызық
🇬🇪 მეტად ცნობისმოყვარე
🇦🇿 daha maraqlı
🇲🇽 más curioso
Etymology
The word 'curiouser' has its roots in the late 19th century and is primarily recognized from its context in literature. Lewis Carroll’s use in the book 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', published in 1865, popularized this comparative term. The playful and whimsical nature of the novel influenced the English language, introducing terms that convey an evolved sense of curiosity. 'Curious' derives from the Latin word 'curiosus,' which means 'careful, diligent', evolving over time to represent a desire to learn or know more. The formation of 'curiouser' follows the pattern of forming comparatives in English by adding '-er' to adjectives. This evokes both a sense of wonder and confusion, perfectly capturing Alice's adventures in a fantastical world where the norms of reality are constantly challenged.